Commonwealth Day 2020 will be celebrated
on 9th March and ahead of the day, The Queen has released her
Commonwealth Message. “On Commonwealth occasions, it is always
inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of the people and
countries that make up our worldwide family. We are made aware of
the many associations and influences that combine through
Commonwealth connection, helping us to…
The remains of Princess Eanswith, also
written as Eanswythe or Eanswide, have been discovered hidden
inside the wall of a church in Kent. Historians say that the bones
and teeth that were found are almost certainly those of the 7th
century Princess and saint. Dr Andrew…
Carolina - The blue-eyed Princess who became the grandmother of Europe
28th February 2020
It has been nearly two years since I
first saw the portrait of a young Princess with blue eyes in a
beautiful blue dress. Since then I’ve visited archives, held her
letters to her brother in my hand and visited the places where she
lived and died. Carolina of…
The Queen has made an unannounced visit
to MI5’s head office where she praised the intelligence officers
for their response to “changing threats” to the United Kingdom. MI5
is the United Kingdom’s domestic counter-intelligence and security
agency. In a speech, The Queen said: “I would like to take my visit
here today as an opportunity to thank you all for the…
The Dutch Royal Family has posed for
their annual winter photoshoot in Lech. They hold the photoshoot in
exchange for being left alone during their holidays. The Dutch
royals have been visiting Lech for many years. King
Willem-Alexander’s brother, Prince Friso, was…
Marie Sophie is arguably less famous than
her sister, the Empress of Austria, known as Sisi. Yet, her actions
to save her country from ruin should earn her place equal to or
surpassing her famous sister. She was trapped in a deeply unhappy
marriage and sought refuge with…
The Duchess of Cambridge recorded a
podcast with Happy Mum Happy Baby during which she spoke of moments
in the countryside with her daughter Princess Charlotte. She has
now released the photo of which she spoke during the podcast of
Princess Charlotte smelling a bluebell. “I have this one photo of
Charlotte smelling a bluebell and it really – for me – moments like
that mean…
The Duchess of Cambridge speaks of hypnobirthing and the "terrifying" Lindo Wing walk
15th February 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge has given a
candid interview during a podcast by Giovanna Fletcher of “Happy
Mum Happy Baby.” The podcast was recorded after the Duchess of
Cambridge visited Birmingham for the 5 Big Questions on the
Under Fives. The Duchess of…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are
closing their office at Buckingham Palace, which will lead to some
of its 15 employees becoming redundant. The couple announced that
they were stepping back as senior royals in January and are no
longer in need of an office in London.
The Dutch Royal Court has released
several new photos of King Willem-Alexander, his wife, Queen Máxima
and the King’s aunt, Princess Margriet and her husband, Professor
Pieter van Vollenhoven. The photos were taken in the Royal Palace
of Amsterdam last month. Queen MáximaPrincess MargrietPrincess
MargrietProf. Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Prof. Mr. Pieter van
Vollenhoven King…
